The EMA Summit brings the early-music community of North and South America together for three days of thought-provoking presentations, performances, workshops, and networking, including featured performances by outstanding local partners.
The 2025 EMA Summit will take place at the Schulich School of Music of McGill University in Montréal, Quebec on October 16-18.
Information and applications for Summit performances and presentations.
Registration opens June 1, 2025
- No EMA Membership Required
- Registration includes access to all Summit activities between 9am and 7pm plus free admission to the Emerging Artists Showcase the evening of Wednesday, October 17.
- Tickets for our featured Montréal partner concerts, on the evenings of October 15, 16, and 18 ,will be available directly through our partners at a discounted EMA Summit attendee rate. Please watch this website for information about these special performances.
- Prices are in U.S. dollars.
Early Bird Pricing
June 1-July 31
- Students $50
- Standard $100
- Supporter $150
Regular Pricing
August 1-October 3
- Students $75
- Standard $125
- Supporter $175
Day Passes
Available throughout the Summit
- Students $25/day
- Standard $45/day
If you are experiencing a financial hardship which makes these registration fees prohibitive, pleases contact specialprojects@earlymusicamerica.org to inquire about discounted or free registration.
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- 2022: Virtual EMA Summit
